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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1074

HB 1074: Landlord damage claims

Addressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises.

Summary

  • Extends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days.
  • Requires a landlord to substantiate the cost of any damages withheld from a tenant deposit with repair estimates, invoices, or other documentation.
  • Prohibits a landlord from withholding any portion of a tenant deposit for certain items.
  • Establishes a three-year statute of limitations for a landlord to file a lawsuit against a tenant to recover sums exceeding the amount of the damage deposit.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1074), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2023
  6. LawMay 8, 2023
Prime sponsor
My-Linh Thai (D-41)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2023
Session law
Chapter 331, Laws of 2023
Versions
HB 1074, SHB 1074

AN ACT Relating to documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: My-Linh Thai (D-41)

13 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Nicole Macri D-43Tarra Simmons D-23Cindy Ryu D-32Alex Ramel D-40Strom Peterson D-21Debra Lekanoff D-40Emily Alvarado D-34Gerry Pollet D-46Julio Cortes D-38Mia Gregerson D-33Shelley Kloba D-1Lauren Davis D-32Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1074
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican04000
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1074
29 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1074
58 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican13801
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate on Reconsideration

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1074
57 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican03901
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SHB 1074)
  2. Chapter 331, 2023 Laws. (SHB 1074)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1074)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1074)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1074)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1074)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 58; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1074)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1074)
  9. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1074)
  10. Vote on final passage will be reconsidered. (SHB 1074)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1074)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1074)
  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1074)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1074)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1074)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1074)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1074)
  18. HSG - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1074)
  19. First reading, referred to Housing. (SHB 1074)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1074)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1074)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1074)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1074)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1074)
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  28. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1074)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1074)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1074)
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. First reading, referred to Housing.
  36. Prefiled for introduction.

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